# Research Associate (Mechanical Engineer)
> **LCA (H-1B / H-1B1 / E-3)** labor certification — `I-200-26007-540650` · Certified · decided 2026-01-14
## Employer
- **Name:** Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
- **DBA:** Virginia Tech
- **Location:** Blacksburg, VA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- **FEIN:** 54-6001805
- **NAICS:** 611310
## Job
- **Title:** Research Associate (Mechanical Engineer)
- **SOC:** 17-2141.02 — Automotive Engineers
- **Workers requested:** 1
- **Worksite:** Blacksburg, VA
- **Employment period:** 2026-05-10 → 2029-05-09
## Wage
- **Offered:** $74,735 per year
- **Prevailing wage:** $68,238 per Year
## Representation
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